IDRIS ELBA TO STAR IN. THE FILM ADAPTATION OF BEASTS OF NO NATION
The British actor has secured the lead role in an african book adaptation, Beasts of No Nation, written by Uzodinma Iweala. Trust the handsome 41 year-old actor to do justice to this as well.
The film which would be bankrolled by Red Crown Productions will be directed by American director and film writer Cary Fukunaga.
SYNOPSIS
The story follows the journey of a young boy, Agu, who, when civil war engulfs his West African country is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters. Not only must Agu face the death of his father and disappearance of his mother and sister, but must also join a life of violence and brutality. Agu befriends a mute boy named Strika and together they face the crimes and hardships of war.
WHY VICTORIA BECKHAM DOESN'T SMILE
During a recent interview on this same topic, (people must have been really pained to bring the matter to her notice.lol) the mother of four revealed, "When you're in a position to be paparazzi-ed just walking down the street, you'd look a little daft if you were smiling all the time. I smile in family pictures."
Interestingly her footballer husband, David is not unaware that people find the whole look thing very odd, he recently defended her on facebook after posting a cute photo of Victoria. "See I told you she smiles."
FUNKE AKINDELE GETS JENIFA CAKE
The hardworking actress turned 37 yesterday and a surprise birthday party was organized for her. Uche Jombo-Rodriguez, Kate Henshaw, Sexy Steel, Eniola Badmus, Tiwa Savage and many more were present at the event. I like the Jenifa concept
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MEET THE TEENAGER WHO HID IN THE TYRE COMPARTMENT OF A LAGOS-BOUND ARIK FLIGHT.
How he beat all security remains mysterious even to then. Immediately the plane landed, he was spotted jumping out of one of the plane's tyre holes. What a daring move!
The pilot initially spotted the boy at the end of the runway and reported to the control tower but they told him the situation was under control. The teenage boy has since been handed over to the
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) security agents.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL STAR, NEYMAR JR SHOPS WITH DAD
He looks like a teenager who earned a shopping spree for passing his final year exams.lol. I took a liking to Neymar Jnr during the recently-concluded Confederations club. The Brazilian star’s skills and confidence belie his tiny frame. He’s a footballer to watch out for
"I HAVE FINALLY ACHIEVED WHAT I WANT" ACTRESS NGOZI EZEONU SPEAKS ON HER DRASTIC WEIGHT LOSS
"I have been battling with my weight
for ten years and I have finally achieved what I want. I am not sick, it is my choice to lose some weight and I pulled it off. I feel good losing weight, it takes a lot of discipline."
It would be recalled that tongues started wagging when the once plump thespian appeared trim and beautiful at the Odeon Cinema, London, venue of the premiere of new flick, Briefcase.
"I cut off eating a lot of things, I was addicted to coca cola, juice and I cut off all that, I also stopped eating banana altogether, it took a lot of discipline. I stopped eating too much carbohydrates and I eat more of proteins and a lot of veggies” She added.
Source: Movie Moments
THE RETURN OF THE DIVAS! WAJE, OMAWUMI AND TIWA SAVGE COVER HIPHOPWORLD MAGAZINE
We all have been caught under the spell of their magical voices. Their songs are ever catchy and bound to stick in your mind. Don't you think they should release a girl-power anthem? Yes!!! Waiting.
LUIZ SUAREZ TO STAY IN LIVERPOOL FOR ONE MORE SEASON
His close friend told goal.com, "Luis will stay for another year, he is very annoyed; very disappointed with this. It makes the decision to leave next year even easier."
TONTO DIKE SHOWS OFF HER DAD
"He really doez look cluelezz,He iz ma Mother n Father**Shoutout to d buziezt mozt lovin Papa Eva for comin thru** #MaKing #MaBaby #MaLife #Love #Tnx4Bin DAD."